The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-03
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When subscriber had put his name to
that blank M. Pierrat sent it on to the Phia-
delphia house, and had nothing more to do
with it. He received in return check for
IS, his commission, and the house attended
to the delivery and collection. That was
the plan upon which he worked
and he seemed to have been most sue
cessful for he has sent to Philadelphia
between 800 and 600 subscriptions The
Philadelphia house thought he was doing
too well, and in the early part of July Mr..
Barrie began writing to different people in
Savannah to learn something about NJ
Pierrat and what he was doing Through
his correspondence he found that NJ. PierTat
had sent on several subscriptions that were
not recognized by the parties whose names
| were signed. In fact, the subscribers wrote
that they did not remember ever signing
their names to any subscription blanks.
Some of them had never seen M. Pierrat or
| the International Gallery, and they wrote
that they would like to know what
Mr. Barrie meant by inquiring
been approached by NJ Pielrat, but had
not wanted the work, and had told him so.
This matter was placed in the hands of
Charlton Il Mackall, Barrels attorneys, who
assisted Barrie in the investigation.
PIERRAT's ARREST.
Thursday Charlton & Mackall received
a telegram instructing them to see if NJ.
Pierrat was in the city. and, if so, to pre-
vent his leaving until Barrie's agent arrived
with the papers in the case. Yesterday
morning Mr.. NJ. d. Mcdonald, the agent
for this section, reached the city and went
direct to the attorneys office, where some
time was spent with mr Mack
all in looking over the abstract of
Mr.. Pierrat's account, which Mr. Melon
aid had brought with him Finally, the
two adjourned to Justice Warng Russelrs
Office, where Mr. Mcdonald swore out war
rant for the arrest of Mr.. Pierrat, on the
charge of forging the name of T. P.
Bond TO a subscription to the
international Gallery" Detective Weth-
and found M. Pierrat and informed him
that he was under arrest. He inquired
what for, and he was told. He took his
arrest more philosOphically than might
have been expected of a Frenchman. and
he quietly walked over to the Justices
Office. At first he refused TO say any
thing, except that if he could see
Mr.. Barrie it would be all right. After
wards, however, he confessed to the charge
and Detective Wetherhorn took him on a
car and lodged him in the county jail where
he is now lying, not being able to furnish
bond.
HE DID NOT FEES WELL
M. Pieirat was seen in Jail last night
When tho reporter reached the cell in which
he was, he was seen lying upon the little
cot with another prisoner. Ho threw his
head back and looked over it through the
grating, and, recognizing the reporter, he
arose and thrust his hand through the bars
He said, Good evening; how are youf as
nonchalently as if he We're greeting friend
in a ballroom.
Pretty well, thank you" was the reply,
How are you?
II don't feel WELL" he said. "rve been
sickn
"Well, you are charged with forgery Do
you care to say anything about iti'
"Oh! | would not nave been in here if I
could have seen Mr.. Mcdonald. intended
to go to Philadelphia tonight and tell Mr.
Barrie all about it, but they locked me up
before | could go, he replied in his broken
English. Then continuing he said: Mr.
Barrie is a very large hearted man, and if
could see him he would not do anything to
me-"
HE MAKES A CONFESSION.
DO you confess that the charges are
"Yos, do not want to say anything about
1t that is not true. | will tell Mr.. Barrie all
know will not tell him a lie.'
You have made 50 every time you have
forged subscription, have you not"
YES, So"
"Well, how many of them have you
forgedr
I" do not know Not many"
what will Barrie's loss amount tor
IL cannot tell exactly. | could not give
the correct amount, but il won't amount TO
more than weeks work, or a week and
half7s work.
why did YOU do this"
well. I'll tell you have been sick, and
could not attend 10 my work. | had no
money and ] needed money 10 live on, 20
did II 20 support ~ 'f while was sick: